Modelling Assumptions Flashcards
1
Q
Particle
A
Mass in one point
Rotational and air forces ignored
2
Q
Rod
A
Mass connected
No thickness
Rigid
3
Q
Lamina
A
Mass is distributed across a flat surface
4
Q
Uniform body
A
Mass in one central point
5
Q
Light object
A
No mass
Tension at both ends
6
Q
Inextensible string
A
Acceleration connected
7
Q
Smooth surface
A
No friction
8
Q
Rough surface
A
Friction
9
Q
Wire
A
One dimensional
10
Q
Smooth and light pulley
A
Pulley has no mass
Tension equal on both sides of the pulley
11
Q
Bead
A
Moves freely on a wire/string
Tension equal on both sides
12
Q
Peg
A
Dimensionless and fixed
Can be smooth or rough
13
Q
Air resistance
A
Normally negligible
14
Q
Gravity
A
Uniform downwards 9.8ms^-2